Band Handbook 2018-2019 · 2018-09-08 · Highlands Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Band or the Concert Band. Any band member who discontinues participation in one of the three concert

Lake Highlands High School

Band Handbook 2018-2019

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FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Where all students connect, learn, grow and succeed

Dear Students and Parents,

RISD parents, music staff, and administrators have collaborated to develop the RISD Music

Program Guidelines to provide secondary music students and their parents as much

information as possible about our program. These required guidelines are published in this

Handbook to provide general information about our District-wide secondary band program.

In addition to the RISD District guidelines, this campus Band Handbook provides specific

guidelines and information regarding your student’s participation in the local school program.

The District guidelines are minimum standards that must be followed. However, campus

guidelines may be expanded to meet the needs of each local school. We ask that you

carefully read this Handbook detailing student expectations in our program. Please

acknowledge reading this Handbook by returning the Acknowledgement Form found in the

back of this document to your student’s band director.

Students who begin in our band program in the sixth grade can look forward to a

comprehensive, sequential music education in band through the twelfth grade. Throughout

their study, students will be provided a thorough foundation in individual performance

fundamentals with an emphasis on developing ensemble concepts and skills

We are proud of the tradition of excellence that our band program enjoys. With your help and

support, we look forward to continuing this tradition of educational excellence in music.

If you have questions regarding the information contained in this Handbook, please call the

band office at (469) 593-1057 or the Fine Arts Office at (469) 593-0430.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey D. Bradford Dr. Joshua Delich

Executive Director of Fine Arts Principal, Lake Highlands High School

Levi Chavis

Director of Bands, Lake Highlands HS

469.593.0430 • 1123 S. Greenville Avenue, Richardson, Texas 75081 • www.risd.org

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LAKE HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL & LAKE HIGHLANDS FRESHMAN CENTER BAND HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introductory Letter ...............................................................................................................1

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................2

Preface..................................................................................................................................3

Individual Band Responsibilities ..................................................................................... 4-6

Auditions ..............................................................................................................................7

Booster Club .................................................................................................................... 7-8

Calendar of Events ...............................................................................................................8

Conduct ............................................................................................................................ 8-9

Districtwide Guidelines for Extracurricular Students: Alcohol & Illegal Drugs ........... 9-10

Due Process ........................................................................................................................10

Eligibility ..................................................................................................................... 10-11

Grading Guidelines in Music ....................................................................................... 11-16

Honors Credit ............................................................................................................... 16-17

Instruments .........................................................................................................................18

Jazz Band ...........................................................................................................................18

Marching Band............................................................................................................. 19-22

Medical Release & Permission to Travel Form ........................................................... 22-23

Orchestra ............................................................................................................................23

Private Lessons ..................................................................................................................23

Rehearsal/Performance Schedules ............................................................................... 23-24

Religious Music Guidelines ......................................................................................... 24-25

Required Expenses and Fees ........................................................................................ 25-26

Summer Activities .............................................................................................................26

Transportation .............................................................................................................. 26-27

Travel .................................................................................................................................27

Uniforms ...................................................................................................................... 28-29

Appendix: RISD Guidelines for Extracurricular Students............................................... i-iv

Extracurricular Activities Agreement Form .................................................... vi

UIL Eligibility Calendar ................................................................................ viii

UIL Exempt Courses........................................................................................ ix

Medical Release & Permission to Travel Forms ........................................ x-xiii

RISD School Owned Instrument Check-Out Form ................................. xiii-xiv

UIL Marching Band Acknowledgement Form .............................................. xvi

LHHS Qualifications for Playing a Secondary Instrument .......................... xviii

LHHS Band Handbook Acknowledgement Form ...........................................xx

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RISD Music Program Guidelines

and

Lake Highlands Band Handbook

PREFACE

Lake Highlands High School continues to maintain the tradition and reputation of being

one of the finest high schools in the nation. Faculty, curriculum, and community

resources are the key to the school’s overwhelming success. Research has shown that a

well-balanced education includes an awareness and understanding of the arts.

Membership in the Band program provides the students with opportunities to experience

higher level thinking skills, organizational skills, life and social skills. The performance

aspect of Band creates the ability to focus emotion into an artful expression. Band

members consistently rank in the top of their graduating classes and enter some of the

most prestigious colleges and universities in the United States.

In addition to the academic benefits Band provides, there is also a very powerful social

element gained by being involved. It is very important to have a group of peers in a safe

environment upon entering the high school. Band provides this group and puts each

student right in the middle of Lake Highlands’ impressive tradition. Students have the

opportunity to be more than a “face in the crowd” if involved in the Band program.

Quality relationships that last for years, a sense of belonging, and development of school

and community pride are but some of the many rewards of being a band member.

I know that you will join us in expressing our pride for the Bands in the Lake Highlands

cluster. Please continue to encourage the students to maintain and continue their

commitment so that they may benefit from the enriching and rewarding band experience.

2018-2019 LAKE HIGHLANDS WILDCAT BAND STAFF

Levi Chavis, Director of Bands/Fine Arts Coordinator, LHHS (469) 593-1057

James Rees, Assistant Director, LHHS (469) 593-1059

Aaron Singleton Assistant Director, LHHS, (469) 593-1093

Andrew Smit, Assistant Director, Percussion Director, LHHS (469) 593-1183

Danny Martinez, Assistant Director, Director of Guard Activities, LHHS (469) 593-1060

LHHS Fax Line

(469) 593-1058

LHHS Web Site www.LHABC.org

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Individual Band Responsibilities

Students are placed by audition into one of six classes at Lake Highlands High

School: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Percussion

Class and Colorguard Class. Our curriculum is designed to improve individual

performing skills throughout the year. The responsibilities for students in each group

are outlined below.

WIND ENSEMBLE

Performance of marching contest music by memory

Participation in marching band

Preparation of All Region music during the fall

Performance of All Region scales by memory

Audition for All Region Band

Performance of a solo in the Richardson Chamber

Music Festival

Performance of concert music as assigned by the

director

Attendance at section rehearsals and/or full band

rehearsals before or after school

Students in the Wind Ensemble are expected to fully

participate in all performance activities, including

approved travel

Satisfactory completion of objective sheets

Remain eligible year round

SYMPHONIC BAND




Performance of All Region scales by memory

Strongly encouraged to audition for All Region Band

Participation in the Richardson Chamber Music Festival

as a solo entry

Performance of concert music as assigned by the

director

Attendance at section rehearsals and/or full band

rehearsals before or after school

Students in the Symphonic Band are expected to fully

participate in all performance activities, including

approved travel


Remain eligible year round

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CONCERT BAND



Preparation of All Region alternate music during the fall

Performance of All Region alternate scales by memory

Strongly encouraged to audition for All-Region

Performance of a solo or ensemble in the Richardson

Chamber Music Festival

Performance of concert music as assigned by the director

Attendance at section rehearsals and/or full band rehearsals

before or after school


JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Wind and drum set players must be a member in good standing of the Lake

Highlands Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Band or the Concert Band.

Any band member who discontinues participation in one of the three concert

groups or marching band may not be eligible to participate in the Jazz Ensemble.

Piano, bass, guitar player, or vocalist outside of the band may audition.

Performance of music at Varsity Revue, Evening of Jazz, Jazz Under the Stars,

select community events, and at one or more jazz festivals or competitions.

Attendance at section rehearsals before or after school

All jazz ensemble members are highly encouraged to prepare the audition material

and enter the All-Region Jazz Ensemble audition process.


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COLORGUARD

Development of individual basics on flag, rifle and saber fundamentals

Development of individual movement fundamentals

Development of ensemble skills timing

Performance of marching contest routine by memory

Participation in all marching band activities in the fall semester, as well as parades

Winterguard participation in the spring is highly encouraged

This class is open to students who do not perform on a band instrument

Attendance at all section rehearsals and/or full band rehearsals before or after

school

Adherence to all policies in the Band Handbook

Participation in colorguard in the fall and winterguard in the spring is required to

travel on the spring trip

WINTERGUARD

Development of individual basics on flag, rifle and saber fundamentals

Development of individual movement fundamentals

Development of ensemble skills timing

Performance of winterguard routine by memory

This class is open to students on an audition basis.

Attendance at all section rehearsals is required

Adherence to all policies in the Band Handbook

Participation in colorguard in the fall and winterguard in the spring is required to

travel on the spring trip

PERCUSSION



Development of individual and ensemble percussion skills


Highly encouraged to audition for All Region Band

Participation during spring semester in 1 of 3 concert bands

Attendance at all section rehearsals and/or full band rehearsals before or after

school

Participation in the Percussion Concussion in the spring semester

Performance of solo and ensemble in the RISD Chamber Music Festival

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All RISD Music Program Guidelines will be printed in Italics.

All LHHS/LHFC Band Specifics will be printed in regular print.

Auditions All RISD band courses require full year participation and involve outside of school

rehearsals and performances.

Students are required to audition for select performance ensembles.

The Head Director determines audition requirements.

Directors will notify students of audition dates, requirements, and results in a timely

fashion.

Directors will serve as evaluators during auditions.

Students may be reevaluated periodically for participation in performance ensembles.

Students may be evaluated to qualify for participation in UIL or other competitions.

Auditions may be live or recorded at the director’s discretion.

Audition material will reflect the director’s anticipated performance level for the

students and will be based on prior learning.

Lake Highlands Band Specifics

There will be two major auditions each year to place students in band classes.

Students will audition in May for the following fall semester and in December for

the following spring semester. Audition material will include music and scales

assigned by the directors. These auditions can serve as semester exam grades.

Audition material for the December audition will be available the first nine weeks

of school. Audition material for the May audition will be available in April.

Students will be evaluated by the directors at these auditions. Student chair

placement within a band may change during the semester at the director’s

discretion based on performance and attitude! Students may also change bands at

the director’s discretion.

Auditions for marching band auxiliary groups will be announced and held during

the spring. These include drum majors, leaders, color guard and drum line.

Audition dates are posted in the band calendar. Directors will evaluate these

auditions. Auditions will be based on numerous items, including year round

observations.

Booster Club One Band, Choir and Orchestra Booster Club will exist in each high school

attendance area. The Head Director will serve as an advisor and should help

facilitate all UIL and RISD Guidelines that pertain to booster clubs. The main

objectives of the Booster Club are to support and enhance the area band, choir and

orchestra programs for each high school and all its feeder schools grades 6-12, and

to provide program communication to students and parents at all levels of

participation.

Lake Highlands Band Specifics All parents are encouraged to join the Lake Highlands Area Band Club (LHABC).

Participation is optional; dues are $25 per family. LHABC encourages parents to

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become part of the yahoo email group and to regularly check the band website at

www.LHABC.org.

Calendar of Events Each secondary music program is responsible for developing an annual calendar of

activities that includes major events and activities. The calendar should be made

available to students and parents no later than the start of each semester. Revisions

will be communicated in a timely fashion.


The Calendar of Events will on the Band website (www.LHABC.org) will always be

considered current. Any urgent adjustments will be communicated via e-mail

(through Charms) and /or a mass-messaging system (Remind).

Band Banquet

Only current band students will be allowed to attend the annual band banquet held in

the spring. At the discretion of the Head Director, students who drop band may not

be permitted to attend.

Conduct Any organization that has high performance standards must also have high

behavioral standards. The basic behavioral guidelines for students in music activities

are taken from the RISD Student Code of Conduct Handbook. Specific guidelines

above and beyond those outlined in the RISD Student Code of Conduct can be found

in your organization’s specifics located in the campus organization’s music

handbook.

With the approval of the Principal and Superintendent, sponsors and coaches of

extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics and marching band, may

develop and enforce standards of behavior that are higher than the District-

developed Student Code of Conduct. Adherence to these standards may condition

membership or participation in the activity. Extracurricular standards of behavior

may take into consideration conduct that occurs at any time, on or off school

property. No provision of an extracurricular behavioral standard shall have the

effect of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, disability, religion, or ethnicity.

Students shall be informed of any extracurricular behavioral standards at the

beginning of each school year or, in the case of interscholastic athletics and

marching band, at the time the students report for workouts or practices that occur

prior to the beginning of classes. Students and their parents shall sign and return to

the director or coach an acknowledgement of the behavioral standards as a condition

of participation in the activity.


Students enrolled in the band program are expected to display exemplary behavior

at all times. At every performance as a band member, you represent your family,

Lake Highlands High School and Freshman Center, the RISD, and Richardson,

Texas. Make sure that your actions prove that the Wildcat Band is a class act in

every way.

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Band students are welcome in the band hall before and after school. However, do

not disturb if there is a class or sectional in progress. Show every courtesy to the

director and students involved. The following requirements will make our

rehearsals more productive and will contribute to a positive learning environment.

Band students are not allowed in the band hall without a director present.

Lake Highlands Band Rehearsal Guidelines

Be seated with instrument, music, pencil, tuner and supplies when the tardy

bell rings.

Show good rehearsal etiquette by being a good team player—study your part

quietly while the director works with another section.

Remain on task at all times; do not talk or interrupt the focus of a rehearsal.

Good posture is important for all players. We will work on basics every day

to improve each student’s playing skills regardless of expertise.

Raise your hand and ask questions if you need more individual help.

Leave your cases in your locker during rehearsal and your backpacks at the

back of the room.

Lock your locker during rehearsals.

Do not leave purses or other valuables unlocked in the band hall.

Food, gum and drinks are not allowed in the band hall. We all take pride in

keeping our band hall clean and organized.

All instruments remain in cases with latches closed inside a locker when not

in use.

Lockers shall remain clean. Items other than instruments, music and books

should not be kept in lockers.

Disorderly behavior and abusive language will not be tolerated.

Please be considerate of directors' requests for assistance and/or performance

of little tasks around the band hall.

All students will adhere to the RISD Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

Districtwide Guidelines for Extracurricular Students

Alcohol & Illegal Drugs Overview

The purpose of these guidelines is to deter and eliminate any use, possession, sale, or the

furnishing to others of alcohol or other drugs; to help students avoid drug and alcohol

use; to establish consistency in consequences across all activities for students who do not

comply with the prohibitions in the guidelines; to promote a high quality educational

experience in all activities; to assist RISD in maintaining order and a safe learning

environment; and, to promote a high level of civic and individual responsibility among

students.

Key components of the guidelines include:

First-time violation The student will be removed from all extracurricular activities for 20 school days.

The student will not participate in any extracurricular activities, travel with the

team or organization, or otherwise act as a representative of the team or

organization.

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The student and his or her parent or guardian must attend and successfully

complete a drug and alcohol education program provided by RISD before the

student will be reinstated.

Students are allowed only one first-time violation during their high school career.

Any additional violation during their high school years will be viewed as a

subsequent violation.

Subsequent violation The student will be removed from all extracurricular activities for the remainder of

the school year or for a period of no less than 60 school days, whichever is greater.

For ANY violation of the guidelines The student will be removed from all campus leadership positions for the remainder

of the school year.

Please read the complete guidelines in the appendix for more specific information related

to student responsibilities regarding participation in extracurricular activities.


All students must complete and return the Extracurricular Activity Agreement Form

when being fitted for a uniform during the first two weeks of August. No one will be

issued a uniform or travel/perform with the band without this form on file. (See

Appendix for the Extracurricular Activity Agreement Form.)

Due Process All RISD students are entitled to due process in accordance with the Richardson

Independent School District Policy. Contact the campus Principal for inquiries

concerning due process procedures.


Our goal as a staff is to make sure that all students are treated fairly. If there is a

concern, first address it with the director of your band class. If the issue is still not

resolved, please contact the Head Director to discuss. We will work with you to

resolve problems. We are here to provide a quality music education for ALL our

students.

Eligibility All music organizations adhere to the eligibility rules and regulations as stated by

TEA and the District (see RISD Secondary Program of Studies). To be eligible at the

high school level at the beginning of the school year, students must have earned the

accumulated number of credits in state approved courses indicated below:

Beginning of the 9th grade year – an overall average of 70 in each of the following

subjects: language arts, mathematics, social studies and science

Beginning of the 10th grade year – at least 5 credits toward graduation



To be eligible to participate in any nine week period following the initial six week

period of a school year, a student must have recorded a grade average of at least 70

on a scale of 0 to 100 in non-exempt courses for that preceding grading period.

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Any student whose recorded nine week grade average in any course is lower than 70

at the end of a nine week period shall be suspended from participation during the

succeeding nine week period. However, a student may regain eligibility seven

calendar days after the succeeding three-week evaluation period if the student is

passing all courses on the last class day of the three-school-week period. If the

student has at least a grade of 70 on a scale of 0-100 for work done since the end of

the previous grading period, the student regains eligibility seven calendar days later

at the end of the regular school day.

The District provides a list of courses that are exempt from eligibility requirements.


The Lake Highlands band staff will enforce all eligibility rules and regulations.

Students who are ineligible will continue to rehearse during their band class and

before and after school and participate in curricular performances to earn their band

grade. Ineligible students may not travel with the band or participate in

extracurricular performances. If a student is consistently ineligible, he/she may be

counseled concerning his/her future participation in the Lake Highlands band

program. (See Appendix for UIL Eligibility Calendar and list of exempt courses.)

Grading Guidelines in Music

The RISD has established district-wide instructional objectives that relate to the

mandated Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for grade level subjects or

courses. These objectives are aligned to address the academic skills needed for

successful performance in the next grade or next course in a sequence of courses.

Assignments, tests, projects, classroom activities, and other instructional activities

must be designed so that the student’s performance indicates the level of mastery of

the designated District objectives. The student’s mastery level of these objectives is a

major factor in determining the grade for a subject or course.

In accordance with RISD policy, all “excused” absences will be honored with no

grade penalty.

A major part of the music curriculum is the development of performance skills.

Therefore, “unexcused” absences from a sectional, rehearsal or performance, which

are integral to developing these performance skills, will lower a student’s course

grade as follows:

Sectionals and rehearsals are course requirements that require interaction from

members of a group and cannot be made up. Therefore, an “unexcused” absence

from a before or after school sectional or rehearsal will lower a student’s

participation average of the nine week grade by 20 points

Performances are mandatory as a culmination of group course requirements and

cannot be made up. Therefore, an “unexcused” absence from a scheduled

performance will reflect a grade of “0” to be averaged into the student’s nine

week performance grade, and the student may be subject to removal from the

course.

Other absences and tardiness, excused or unexcused, may be made up in accordance

with District and school/teacher grading guidelines.

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Students in grades 9-12 are able to earn Honors credit in Band, Choir and Orchestra.

The Honors student must be committed to developing individual academic and

musical skills and be disciplined with expectations to deadlines.

A high school band student’s nine week grade will be composed of 40% minor grades

and 60% major grades. There will be at least 14 minor and at least 3 major grades

per grading period.

Skills (20%) The student will be expected to improve individual music skills.

The student’s individual skill development will be evaluated through recorded

music tests, individual playing tests, scale tests, and written tests.

The student will be evaluated on improvement of ensemble skills during daily

rehearsals.

Fundamentals (20%)

The student will be expected to improve performance fundamentals.

The student will be evaluated for improvement of music fundamentals through

daily observation during each rehearsal and each sectional.

The student will be expected to demonstrate correct posture, hand position,

embouchure, air production, articulation and attentiveness as monitored

during rehearsals.

The student will be expected to develop a historical knowledge of the

literature relative to his/her respective instrument.

Performance (30%)

The student will receive a grade for each performance during a grading

period.

Performances will be counted as major exams.

The number of performances will be determined by the performance calendar.

If no public performance occurs during a grading period, the performance

grade will be based upon informal classroom performances determined by the

director.

Participation (30%) The student will receive a grade for each before and after school sectional

and rehearsal during a grading period.

The student will be on task and focused during all rehearsals.

The student will have instrument, music, pencil, and supplies.

The student will be prepared to play his/her part successfully.

The student will mark music and take notes as needed.

Additional Criteria Affecting Grades

Excused Absences

In accordance with RISD policy, all excused absences will be honored with no

grade penalty. These will include:

Medical emergency or illness

Death in the family

Religious holiday

Family emergency

Medical or dental appointment

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Circumstances may justify an excused absence for reasons other than those

listed above in accordance with RISD policy. Please refer to RISD Student

Code of Conduct Handbook for a complete list of extenuating circumstances

and non-extenuating circumstances. If an excused absence is anticipated, a

written or email notification should be submitted at least two days in advance.

Unexcused Absences

See Grading Guidelines in Music above.

Tardiness

Each tardy to a before or after school sectional or rehearsal may require

completing an extra task assigned by the director. If the extra task is not

completed within the allotted time determined by the director, the student’s

participation average of the nine week grade may be lowered.

Semester Exam

Semester grades shall consist of an average of the 2 nine week grading period

and a semester exam. The average of the 2 nine week grading period shall count

as a minimum of 80% of the overall semester grade. The semester exam shall

count a maximum of 20% of the overall semester grade.


The Lake Highlands Band Program is built off of a rich tradition and history of

excellence. The band has been nationally recognized since the 1960’s, performing at

state, national, and international conventions. One of the major reasons this program

has sustained the decades of change is the high level of expectation and individual

accountability held for every member of the band program. In order for our band

program to remain at the top of its class, there are certain expectations that every

member must adhere to and work towards. The following will explain the grading

procedures for every member of the LHHS Band Program, grades 9-12.

Supplies List Brass black 3 ring binder with pencils, pencil pouch

(2” rings with clear cover is recommended)

flip folder/lyre/extra pages

valve oil/grease

approved mouthpiece - see director for specifics

instrument in excellent condition

Woodwinds binder with pencils, pencil pouch

(2” rings with clear cover is recommended)

flip folder/lyre/extra pages

flutes need the flute friend flip folder

cork grease

silk swab

at least 4 Van Doran reeds; If another brand was recommended by your

private lesson teacher, please consult a director.

approved mouthpiece/ligature - see director for specifics

neck strap for bass clarinet and any sax

instrument in excellent condition

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Objective Sheets

The LHHS Band Program uses a unique system of accountability known as the

objective sheet system. Objective sheets are student objectives that are set forth

on a nine weeks basis for every member of the program. Each class or ensemble

uses a specific objective sheet for their needs and goals. The purpose behind the

use of objective sheets is to give a child a visual aid that enables him/her to see

what he/she has and has not completed at a mastery level. Different than

numerical grades, the objective sheet is a pass/try again system. This means that

students come in to “pass off” or play music for directors for a mastery level

completion. If a musician masters the exercise and plays it at the director’s

expectation level, then the student earns a signature or initial by the appropriate

objective. For example:

Pass off warm up 2A from memory due date: 10-1-17 Initial: LC

The student comes in to play for a director and performs the exercise for the

director’s approval. If the objective is not performed correctly, the student is

given 3 opportunities to retry until they are asked to come back and try again after

further practice. By choosing to give the student multiple chances, the program is

teaching the student proper practice habits and how to master a skill, not earn a 70

or passing grade. Though a student may try and earn enough to pass, they will be

sent back to practice if they have not mastered the skill or objective. There are

unlimited opportunities to come back and try again. The whole system is

encouraging mastery of skills and performing at the highest level. If students

came in and played for a grade, they would never truly master each skill. They

would merely earn a B or an A. We are looking for students to earn a 100 on

every exercise.

Objective Sheet Pass Offs

Pass offs are opportunities for students to come and play for a director in a

smaller group setting. Pass offs may be done in groups of 3 or less. Playing for a

director on a frequent basis enables directors to keep watchful eyes on student’s

musical growth. Sometimes students begin to pick up bad habits such as not

tapping their foot, changing their embouchure or posture and hand position

changes that can cause severe technical issues in a musician’s growth. The more

a director can hear a student play his/her instrument in a small setting, the better

that student will become through watchful care of the director. Pass offs may also

be done with private lesson teachers. Students who are enrolled in private lessons

have another person that can hear them play and hold them accountable. If the

lesson teacher approves the pass off, they initial by the objective. Lesson teachers

can pass off most any objective, except for marching show step offs with music.

Lesson teachers are not involved in marching band drill; therefore they do not

know what to look for. Pass offs may be done before, after, or during school. A

one letter initial indicates the student attempted, but did not complete the

objective. A two letters initial indicates successful completion of the objective.

Marching Band Pass Offs

In order for students to participate in the halftime show, certain music must be

memorized and passed off. These pass offs will be figured into a student’s

band grade and will also be used to determine a student’s eligibility to

perform at halftime. Students must pass off the required items by 10:45am

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every Friday. Students will be given a calendar of pass off dates and musical

selections during summer band. All musical selections due during a given week

must be passed off in order for a student to march during halftime for that week.

Directors reserve the right to allow a student to march or not to march pending

their work done during a given week. If a student is not current with their weekly

marching music pass offs, they will travel with the band to games and contests,

play in the stands, but will not march at halftime.

Grading Categories

RISD has divided the music curriculum into 4 main categories. Listed below is

the information taken from the LHHS Band Handbook. This is decided upon by

RISD and is non-negotiable. As you can see below, the objective sheet system is

40% of a student’s grade in band. If they do not turn in an objective sheet, they

would be eligible for a maximum grade of 60. Objective sheets are always due 2

days prior to the nine weeks cut off. Usually Tuesday!

Skills (20%) (Objective sheet)

The student will be expected to improve individual music skills

The students individual skill development will be evaluated through taped

music tests, individual playing tests, scale tests, and written tests

The student will be evaluated on improvement of ensemble skills during

daily rehearsals

Fundamentals (20%) (Objective sheet)

The student will be expected to improve performance fundamentals

The student will be evaluated for improvement of music fundamentals

through daily observation during the “basics” part of each rehearsal and

during sectionals

The student will be expected to demonstrate correct posture, hand

position, embouchure, air production, articulation and attentiveness as

monitored during rehearsals

The student will be expected to develop a historical knowledge of the

literature relative to his/her respective instrument

Performance (30%)

The student will receive a grade for each performance during a grading

period

Performances will be counted as major exams

The number of performances will be determined by the performance

calendar

If no public performance occurs during a grading period, the performance

grade will be based upon informal classroom performances determined by

the director

Participation (30%)

The student will receive a grade for each before and after school sectional

and rehearsal during a grading period

The student will be on task on focused during all rehearsals

The student will have instrument, music, pencil, and supplies

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The student will be prepared to play his/her part successfully

The student will mark music and take notes as needed

An unexcused absence from a before or after school rehearsal or sectional

will lower a student’s participation average of the nine weeks by 20 points

Tardies lower a student’s participation average by 5 points

Summary of grading

It is the goal of RISD and the Lake Highlands High School Band Program to

provide every child with an opportunity to excel in band. Although the standards

are set high, it is our goal that every child leaves the program a better musician, a

young adult, and a responsible citizen.

Extra credit may be given at the discretion of each individual director. Should a

student need extra credit, they must approach the director of their ensemble and

ask for assistance.

Private Lessons: Being in any part of our band program requires certain extra

rehearsals, in class assignments, and out of class performances. Being enrolled in

private lessons is a great way to further every student’s musical growth.

Scholarships are available through the band program for any student who applies

and is in need. Being involved in private lessons in not an extra credit grade, but

is strongly encouraged.

Attendance at all rehearsals and sectionals is mandatory and is part of the

participation grade. Attendance at performances is mandatory and part of the

performance grade. Students who chose not to attend all events will have their

grade docked. It is the responsibility of the student and parent to ensure the child

is on time and prepared for every rehearsal/performance. The fall is very busy

during marching season and the band directors will do everything they can to give

back time to students when the season slows down. Should a student be late or

absent, proper documentation is required. Absences are excuses as outline in

district policy on page 12.

Honors Credit Students in grades 9-12 are able to earn Honors credit in Band, Choir and Orchestra.

The Honors student must be committed to developing individual academic and

musical skills and be disciplined with expectations to deadlines. The goal of this

rigorous Honors program is to challenge outstanding students to improve their

individual musical skills at a high level and have a positive impact on the student’s

overall grade point average.

Students must enroll in Honors Band, Choir and Orchestra at the beginning of each

semester. In accordance with RISD Guidelines, students have 15 days from the first

day of each semester to decide whether to stay enrolled in the Honors Course and

complete all requirements or drop it and enroll in Regular Band, Choir and

Orchestra. At the end of the semester, students earning a passing grade in Honors

Band, Choir and Orchestra shall receive 5 additional quality points in the GPA/Rank.

Band, Choir and Orchestra students who wish to enroll in the Honors program,

must have a minimum average grade of 80 in previous Band, Choir and

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Orchestra classes, show potential for completing the requirements for Honors

courses and be recommended by their director. The final determination for

admittance to the Honors program rests with the director.

The focus of Honors Band, Choir and Orchestra is the development of

independent musicianship in contrast to Regular Band, Choir and Orchestra

where the focus is on large group performance with a conductor. The

expectations of the Honors courses will be at higher levels of expertise,

confidence, performance and skill development in order for participating students

to be independent musicians functioning as soloists and chamber music

participants. Research projects and work with music theory will enable the

Honors student to be a more knowledgeable, well-rounded musician.

Honors Band, Choir and Orchestra exceed the requirements of Regular Band,

Choir and Orchestra by requiring additional work outside the classroom as

described under Grading Guidelines in Music. The student enrolled in the

Honors course must fulfill the curriculum for the Regular Band, Choir and

Orchestra classes at an advanced level plus the rigorous Honors course

requirements. The director will communicate specific requirements and deadlines

at the beginning of each semester. The Honors student must:

Exhibit an advanced level of participation, skills, fundamentals and

performance.

Attend two professional performances or other performances approved in

advance by the director each semester in the student’s respective Honors area.

Documentation of these performances will include a program and a minimum

two page critique of each performance. The paper must be typed 12 point,

Times New Roman font, double-spaced and must reflect the writing quality,

content, and construction expected of an Honors student.

Prepare all of the TMEA All Region audition materials during the fall.

Audition for All Region during the fall unless waived by director.

Complete a research paper each semester on a topic approved by the director.

The paper must be a minimum of six pages typed 12 point, Times New Roman

font, double spaced, and include a work-cited page. A minimum of three

sources is required. The paper must reflect the writing quality, content, and

construction expected of an Honors student.

Participate in the Richardson Chamber Music Festival and/or UIL Solo and

Ensemble Contest as a solo performer.

The student, with director approval, may choose one of the following as an

alternative to the research paper for one semester only.

Complete individual music theory projects as assigned using the music

computer lab.

Compose an original piece of music – length and content to be approved by the

director.

Instruments Students in band and orchestra, grades 6-12, are required to provide an instrument.

The maintenance, repair and insurance against theft or damage of these personal

instruments are solely the responsibility of each student.

In band and orchestra, grades 6-12, the District has a limited number of instruments

that may be available for an annual usage fee of $100. In addition to the usage fee,

students are responsible for maintenance, repair and insurance of school owned

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instruments against theft or loss while in their possession. Instruments must be

returned at the end of the school year in the same condition as issue, minus normal

wear and tear. Any costs associated with damage from negligence or malicious

intent will be assessed to the student.


Personal Instruments

A quality program requires quality musical instruments. By the time a student

is a sophomore at Lake Highlands High School, he/she will be expected to be

using a professional quality instrument. In most cases these instruments will

have been purchased during the eighth or ninth grade year.

A list of acceptable instruments is always available in the band office. If a

purchase is needed, the staff will be most happy to consult with the student and

parents in order to avoid an inappropriate purchase and to assist in obtaining

the best possible price for the instrument.

With all personal instruments, it is strongly recommended that the instrument

be insured through your homeowner’s policy or a private company. The

school District will not assume liability for maintenance, repair, or damage of

personal instruments.

School Owned Instruments & Equipment

Lake Highlands High School furnishes the following instruments for students

to rent: piccolo, oboe, English horn, bassoon, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet,

tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, French horn, bass trombone, euphonium,

tuba, marching horn, marching baritone, sousaphone, and all percussion

instruments.

The rental fee for school owned instruments is $100 per year. All students

(including percussionists) who play school owned instruments will be charged

$100 per year, not $100 per instrument. Some students will be issued a

marching instrument as well as a concert instrument. This is a very minimal

fee considering that most of the school owned instruments cost several

thousand dollars each.

The student is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the equipment.

Students must provide their own personal accessories such as mouthpiece,

drum sticks, and reeds. The student is responsible for damage to the

instrument while in his or her possession.

The instrument/equipment will be inspected at the end of the year for damage

and the student must pay for any repairs.

Jazz Band To participate in Jazz band, a student must have concurrent membership in the school

band program. Exceptions may be made only for those who play piano, organ, guitar,

and bass or are vocalists, with the approval of the Head Band Director, the Director

of Fine Arts and the building Principal.

Band students who elect to drop band and audition for membership in the Jazz Band

for one of the listed music exceptions may not audition until one year has elapsed

from the time they drop band. Priority placement for exceptions will be given to

students with concurrent membership in band.

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Marching Band Background Information

The marching band is a highly visible aspect of the band program which provides

performance opportunities for band students and integrates band into school and

community activities. As an integral part of the band program, the District’s

philosophy is that educationally, historically and musically, marching band is an

essential ingredient in a well-rounded music education. The RISD believes that music

students need to develop the ability to participate and perform in different ensemble

experiences which includes marching band.

Academic Standards

The opportunity for weekly performance is a motivating factor for academic

achievement for marching band students, since only by maintaining their eligibility

can they continue to perform. As a result, the directors have documented the fact that

the least number of ineligible band students each year occurs during the marching

season.

Color Guard

Students in Color Guard are a part of the marching band and participate in all

activities. Band students in Color Guard must be enrolled in the band elective. Wind

and percussion students who elect to quit band may not audition for or participate in

Color Guard until one year has elapsed from the time they drop band. Students not

in band may audition for and participate in Color Guard with the approval of the

Head Band Director. Color Guard is a local credit course. If a Color Guard

students wishes to receive a physical education credit, he/she must be enrolled in the

band component.

Competitions

Each marching band will attend UIL Marching Contest. In a year when a band is not

eligible for the State Marching Band Competition process, they may enter two

additional contests. In a year when a band chooses to enter the State Marching Band

Competition process, they may enter one additional contest. Exceptions must be

approved prior to the UIL Regional Marching Contest by the Director of Fine Arts

and the Principal.

Grading

Since marching band is a part of the academic band course and therefore part of the

graded curriculum, students in marching band are responsible for assimilating the

academic aspects of the band elective as found in the Texas Essential Knowledge and

Skills (TEKS). Attendance at rehearsals and performances is mandatory and will be

integrated into the students’ grade for band in accordance with TEA/UIL guidelines.

Instruments

Marching band students who play an instrument that the District does not provide

(flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet and trombone) must personally provide, march,

and perform with the same instrument they use in band or a second instrument of

the same type that is approved by the Head Band Director.

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The District assumes no responsibility for maintaining instruments it does not

supply. Since these instruments will be played outside in various weather

situations (sun, heat, wind, rain, etc.) students and parents need to be diligent

regarding instrument maintenance to keep the student’s instrument in top playing

condition.

Participation

Marching band is required for all high school students who elect to take the

academic band performance courses. Philosophy regarding all aspects of high

school band stems from TEA/UIL guidelines, which govern all Texas schools.

Exceptions to this requirement for marching band participation will be authorized

at the discretion of the Head Band Director and the Director of Fine Arts. Any

student granted an exception will not receive a physical education credit.

Physical Education Requirement

As an artistic endeavor, each rehearsal and performance by the marching band is

mentally and physically demanding. For the full marching band performance,

students are expected to always be on task and bring to the experience their best

performance skills. As a result, each student in the marching band is eligible to

receive a physical education credit in accordance with TEA and RISD guidelines.

Practice Time Limits

Marching band practice times are closely regulated by TEA/UIL guidelines.

Adherence to these guidelines is the responsibility of the Head Band Director at

each high school and is monitored by the Director of Fine Arts. TEA and UIL

rules state: “The members of this marching band or any of its components may

not begin the marching preparation for a UIL contest presentation prior to

August 1. In addition, no more than ten hours of director-supervised instructional

time may be devoted to marching fundamentals between the end of the previous

school term and August 1.” Music preparation is not affected by this ten-hour

rule.

Between August 1 and the first day of school, practice schedules are determined

by the Head Band Director and Principal. During the school year, no more than 8

hours of rehearsal per week, outside of the school day, is allowed.

Exceptions to the 8-hour rule include preparation immediately before games and

competitions.

Details of the 8-hour rule will be provided to each student and parent by the Head

Band Director.

State Curriculum Requirements

The music and performance skills and techniques, along with the associated

academic skills in the band program, are derived from implementation of the

expectations found in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The

curriculum specifically includes requirements such as demonstrating musical skills

and artistry, performing in different musical mediums, and experiencing music

through a wider range of music literature, which are addressed through the marching

band. Each performance by the marching band provides students the opportunity to

demonstrate musical artistry through the ensemble, individual music performance

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skills and techniques, marching performance skills and techniques, and critical

thinking skills that include auditory, spatial, and visual awareness.

Summer Heat Guidelines

The time and length of outside rehearsals will be carefully considered.

Rehearsals will be avoided at peak temperature times, and will be consistent with

the RISD Hot Weather Guidelines.

Outdoor rehearsals will include ample of water breaks.

Staff members will watch for heat disorders such as sunburn, heat cramps, heat

exhaustion, or heat stroke and monitor students’ medical history to be alert for

heat illness, asthma, poor nutrition, etc. Parents are asked to acknowledge any

pre-existing heat conditions.

Staff members will monitor the condition of students before and after each

outdoor rehearsal.


Competition Marching Band

Students are selected for drill positions in the Competition Marching Band

pending satisfactory demonstration of musical skills including scales, etudes,

school songs, or other performance material selected by the directors and basic

marching fundamentals. Members of the Wildcat Marching Band who make the

Competition Marching Band are required to meet the following requirements and

responsibilities:

Performing at all home and away football games.

Performing at all marching band competitions.

Performing at all District related events such as pep-rallies, tailgate, Varsity

Revue and other special performances.

Attending the spring (June) and fall (August) band camps at Lake Highlands.

Attending all scheduled marching band rehearsals. (See Fall Rehearsal

Calendar.)

Non-Varsity Marching Band

Members of the Wildcat Marching Band who make the Non-Varsity Marching

Band are required to meet the following requirements and responsibilities:

Performing in the stands at all home and away football games.

Potentially assisting with one of the many aspects of the half-time show.

These roles will be determined during our Fall Band Camp.

Performing at select school related events such as pep-rallies, tailgate, Varsity

Revue or other performances.

Attending the spring (June) and fall (August) band camps at Lake Highlands.

Marching Band Attendance

Students are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances of the

marching band.

An unexcused absence from a performance will jeopardize one's position in the

marching band. Note the band calendar and clear all the performance dates

now!

A student is tardy to rehearsal if he/she is not in the attendance block with

instrument and supplies when the drum major begins the rehearsal.

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Habitual tardiness will jeopardize one's position in the marching block and

may result in removing the student from performances or competition block.

Rehearsal Schedules

An updated rehearsal and performance schedule for each week will be posted on

the band board no later than Wednesday of that week. Specific time lines for each

performance will be posted.

Stands Etiquette

No cell phones in the stands; leave them on the bus

No food or drink in uniform; only water

You must sit in windows, with your sections

No doodling on your instruments; only play with full band when a director

gives you the go!

Drum line will cadence when a director gives the go ahead

Blasting, poor visual moves, and foul language is prohibited at all times

Championship will be played at the beginning of the 2nd and 4th quarters.

Please be ready!

In order for a marching band to support its football team, everyone must have a

flip folder ready at all times.

Stand tunes must be ready, available, and in a flip folder to use properly

Please keep your eyes on center podium for instructions throughout the game

When the team is in scoring position, please keep the fight song and your

instruments ready

Do not request songs by screaming them at me

Do not wonder through the band block. Stay in your section and seat

If you need to use the restroom, you must go with another student and be

escorted by a chaperone or director.

You represent your school, band, and community every time you put on the

uniform and play your horns. Act accordingly!!

Medical Release & Permission to Travel Form All students enrolled in band, choir and orchestra must have a Medical Release &

Permission to Travel Form on file in the Head Director’s office.


All students must complete and turn in a Medical Release & Permission to Travel

Form when being fitted for a uniform during the first two weeks of August. No one

will be issued a uniform or travel/perform with the band without this form on file.

(See Appendix for Medical Release & Permission to Travel Form)

Orchestra Wind and percussion students participating in orchestra must have concurrent

membership in the school band program. String students participating in band must

have concurrent membership in the school orchestra program.

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Private Lessons – Voluntary Music Enrichment Program and Fees Private lessons are provided for interested students as an enrichment program in

Band, Choir and Orchestra.

The Head Director coordinates the private lesson program in each high school

attendance area in collaboration with RISD guidelines.

The private teachers are contracted through the RISD and must complete an

Application and a Criminal History check.

The private teachers are hired, supervised and evaluated by the Head Director at

each high school and teach at each secondary campus.

Private study fees are consistent throughout the District and are determined through

the Office of Fine Arts. The current fee is $18 per lesson.

While private study is not a requirement for participation in any of the music

organizations, students are strongly encouraged to participate.


The Lake Highlands High School Band has a strong private study program

coordinated by the Head Band Director. The teachers are highly qualified

professionals who are auditioned and approved by the Head Band Director.

Participating students receive one private lesson per week at a cost of $18.00 per

lesson.

Private study is encouraged, but not required, to participate in the Lake Highlands

Bands. The advantages of a one-on-one experience are overwhelming. Please see the

director for a complete list of private lesson faculty now teaching at Lake Highlands

High School.

Scholarships are available through an application process. See the directors in

August for details.

Rehearsal/Performance Schedules Participation at sectionals, rehearsals, and performances is required and will be

integrated into the student’s grade in accordance with the Grading Guidelines in

Music contained in this Handbook, the RISD Program of Studies and TEA/UIL

regulations.

A schedule of activities and events will be provided to students and parents. Updated

schedules will be provided as needed.

Regularly scheduled sectionals, rehearsals, and concerts are curricular and have no

academic eligibility requirements, provided they are on campus and do not charge

admission.

In the spring semester, no more than two competitions may be entered in addition to

the UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest, excluding the high school spring trip.

The Head Director, or someone designated by the Head Director, will supervise all

required practices, rehearsals, and/or performances that are school-sponsored.

In addition to local performances, special performance ensembles may make

numerous other appearances during the year.

Performance courses in Band, Choir and Orchestra involve outside of school

rehearsals and performances. Students who are members of principal performing

groups are expected to participate fully in all performance activities including

approved travel.

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A complete schedule for summer marching band will be given to the student at the

end of May. These rehearsals are necessary to prepare the band for performances

early in the school year. During the school year, the following schedules will be

observed.

Marching Band Rehearsal Schedule

Monday -- Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday

6:45am – 8:15am

Any alteration in the above schedule will be communicated to the students as

soon as possible. On days of home games, the band will rehearse at Wildcat

Stadium prior to the game. On contest days, the band will rehearse prior to

leaving for the competition. Schedules will vary due to holidays, days for rest,

and weather.

Concert Season

The directors will develop a section rehearsal schedule for each band the first

week of second semester that will be distributed to all students and their parents.

These sectionals will begin the first week of the second semester and continue

throughout concert season.

Religious Music Guidelines Background Information

During the 1999-2000 school year a Religious Practices Committee, comprised of

parents, community members, clergy, teachers, administrators and students, reviewed

current RISD Guidelines for Religious Practices. Their recommendations were

accepted and approved by the Board of Trustees in June, 2000.

One of the components reviewed by the committee was religious music in public

schools. The RISD guidelines concerning religious music in school, as stated below,

were approved by the Board of Trustees and are in compliance with current law.

District bands, choirs and orchestras, as part of a secular program of instruction,

may perform religious music. District personnel must make every effort to assure

that such music reflects a diversity of religious beliefs.

Required Expenses and Fees All high school music organizations levy fees to cover expenses of uniform upkeep,

additional equipment, school-owned instrument usage fees, repairs, supplies and

other program operation expenses not covered in the regular music budget. Program

fees will not exceed $600 per student and are managed through the local booster

club, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

Travel fees are separate from program fees and are assessed according to the

requirements of approved travel.

All monies raised during fundraising activities belong to the organization’s general

fund from which student scholarships may be dispersed. There are no refunds

granted from fundraising monies.

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If a high school student withdraws from an organization or fails academically and is

unable to participate in the organization, any money earned through fundraisers or

granted through scholarships will remain in the organization’s general fund. Any

money over and above the costs of the “operating fee” and trip costs will remain in

the organization’s general fund.

All fundraising activities must be approved by the Head Director, the Area Booster

Club, and the school principal.

All funds raised must be deposited with and accounted for through each Area Booster

Club.

Junior High fundraising activities are to be group efforts, which go into a group

account to support group activities. Students fundraise for activities that support

their programs, for additional equipment, for the ability to assist students who have

financial problems, etc. An integral part of fundraising is the spirit and unity that

comes as a result of the group effort.

An RISD instrument usage fee, a school uniform fee or individual competition

entry fees may be charged.

No individual student fundraising accounts will be maintained.

No fundraising participation is expected from 6th grade band and orchestra

students.

Instrument purchase/rental: Individual instruments are the responsibility of the

student/parent, and may be purchased or rented. A limited number of district-owned

instruments may be available for an annual usage fee.

Financial assistance is available for students who need help meeting required

maintenance fees and other expenses related to this activity. Assistance, based on the

organization’s needs and on the commitment and interest of the individual student,

may be obtained through fundraising or other resources (local booster club, campus

funds, etc.). Consult the Head Director for more information.


Refunds and Transfer of Funds

To be in compliance with Internal Revenue Service mandates, no scholarship

money earned through fundraising will be refunded.

Any student who is removed or withdraws from the band program will forfeit any

and all deposited funds.

Any student’s parent may appeal in writing the decision of the band staff

concerning refunds. Any appeal of this nature must be submitted to the President

of the Lake Highlands Area Band Club.

Summer Activities The director will post information concerning summer music camps and private

studies. Attendance is encouraged but optional.

Summer camps and activities are held outside the normal school year. It should be

understood that attendance and participation at these camps and practices are

clearly at the individual’s discretion. RISD in no way requires this participation.

While at these camps, participants are under the rules and procedures of the specific

camp involved. RISD assumes no responsibility for student conduct.

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A director’s participation in summer activities is entirely at his/her discretion and

his/her attendance is in no way related to his/her duties as an RISD employee.


Marching Band Rehearsal Requirements

Rehearsal dress includes shorts, a light colored T-shirt, hat or cap, athletic shoes

(a cross-trainer type preferred), and socks. For safety reasons, students will not be

allowed to march in any other footwear.

Students must have individual water bottles labeled with their name at all

rehearsals. Water bottles will be kept close, and frequent water breaks will be

taken. Students WILL NOT share water bottles.

Students should eat breakfast and drink plenty of fluids before morning

rehearsals. Good nutrition is a must to remain healthy during marching season.

Students are trained by the directors to watch for signs of dehydration. Students

should monitor their bodies to make sure they perspire heavily during rehearsal.

Lack of perspiration is a sign of dehydration.

Students should sit down immediately if dizzy or weak. A director will provide

assistance.

Every effort will be made to schedule marching rehearsals during the coolest part

of the day. During summer rehearsals, directors will constantly monitor the

weather conditions and make adjustments as necessary for the safety of the

students.

Water will be provided by the LHABC for students at games and competitions.

Transportation All transportation arrangements must be through District approved vendors.

The Head Band, Choir and Orchestra Director and Principal will determine the

mode of transportation to and from all performances.


Transportation to and from local full band performances will be by bus and arranged

by the band director. If a student must leave directly from a performance, he/she can

be released only to his/her parent/guardian. Any exception to this guideline must be

submitted in writing and approved by the Head Band Director prior to the event.

Travel During a high school music student’s career, a student may participate in an

approved spring trip of up to three school days to travel beyond a radius of 600 miles

within the continental United States. For all remaining years, music organizations

may have two school days of approved travel within a radius of 600 miles within the

United States.

Exceptions to the above (i.e. invitation to Midwest Clinic, invitation to ACDA, special

invitation for international travel, etc.) must be approved by the Director, Principal,

Director of Fine Arts, and Assistant Superintendent. The District will bear no cost

for invitational travel excluding the UIL State Marching Contest, TMEA

performances and members of the All-State Music groups.

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Out of district trips are not mandatory for any member and will not affect their status

or grade in any way. However, students in the top performing music ensembles do

have a travel expectation.

Since participation in our music program is a team effort, any student not

participating in a spring trip should advise the director well in advance of the trip (a

minimum of eight weeks is recommended). The director can then initiate alternative

arrangements for missing students.

When traveling, each student must meet all local and state eligibility requirements to

participate in the competition.

Students must be able to satisfactorily perform the material assigned for the

performance.

Students must attend scheduled rehearsals.

Students must fulfill their financial obligation.

Junior High music groups may only travel overnight by invitation of the Texas Music

Educators Association. Any exception to this will be with the approval of the

Director of Fine Arts and the Secondary Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and

Instruction.


Overnight Trip Travel Requirements

Be eligible according to state law by passing all classes

Be able to perform satisfactorily the material assigned for performance

Attend scheduled rehearsals necessary for preparation for the trip

Fulfill financial obligations to the organization

Spring Trip

Every four years the Lake Highlands High School bands will travel out of state.

For the 2018-2019 school year, the bands will travel in state. Details of this trip

will be posted in early August.

Uniforms The District provides uniforms for high school music groups and these are mandatory

for participation in high school Band, Choir and Orchestra performances.

The individual student must provide uniform accessories such as shoes, socks, gloves,

tux shirts, bow ties, etc. as needed.

Students are responsible for maintenance/cleaning fees.

Each student is responsible for repair or replacement of any damaged or unreturned

uniform or accessory.

Junior High music students may be required to provide a uniform at the discretion of

the Director and Principal.

At the 6th grade level, the uniform requirement for Band and Orchestra students will

be at the discretion of the Junior High Band or Orchestra Director in consultation

with the principal.


Band uniforms for marching and concert season are provided by the RISD.

Students will be charged for uniform usage and maintenance and are personally

responsible for uniform cleaning. The uniform cleaning and maintenance fee is

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used to replenish worn uniforms and parts as needed over the ten-year life of the

current uniform set.

Marching uniforms will be kept at LHHS at all times.

Students are responsible for providing personal accessories for their uniform.

During marching season, these accessories are ordered at the time of fitting during

the first two weeks of August. These accessories include marching shoes and

black socks, black wind shorts, gloves, and the band T-shirt worn under the

uniform.

Each student is responsible for replacing any uniform part that is damaged or lost.

Uniforms that are not taken care of will be confiscated until the student shows

appropriate maturity level.

Students will be in full uniform, never partial. This includes hair and makeup for

the guard.

Natural hair colors only

Uniforms will always be worn in the performance fashion.

Uniform Procedures

Students must adhere to the following procedures to receive their uniform for

each performance.

Pants folded neatly over the hanger

Jacket fastened on hanger

Uniform should be stored in the bag at all times.

Prior to leaving for a performance/game:

1. Check that all parts are in uniform bag

2. Place all parts in zipper pocket

On your bus, place uniform neatly on a designated seat.

Upon return, place uniform back on the rack in the band hall.

Uniforms will not be stored in lockers or on the floor.

Ensure that all pieces of the uniform are accounted for BEFORE leaving

campus.

Uniform Replacement Price List

Long Sleeve Jacket $225.00

Black Bibber $125.00

Black Gloves $ 4.00

Shako $ 75.00

Black Plume $ 25.00

White Plume $ 25.00

Red Uniform Bag $ 25.00

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RISD District-Wide High School Guidelines for Extracurricular Students:

Alcohol & Illegal Drugs (Revised March 2017)

RISD expects that all students, including

students who participate in any

Extracurricular Activities (Extracurricular

Students) will conduct themselves at all

times in an exemplary manner that brings

honor to the District, their school, and

themselves. Participation in extracurricular

activities is a privilege and is conditioned on

the student’s compliance with all rules and

regulations of the activity and District

policies and guidelines, including these

guidelines. The use, possession, sale, or

furnishing to others of alcohol or drugs of

any kind and/or being under the influence of

alcohol or illegal substances is strictly

prohibited (the Prohibition). Any student

who violates the Prohibition is not in

compliance with the rules of extracurricular

participation and will be subject to

disciplinary measures, which could result in

removal from the extracurricular activities in

which the student participates.

These guidelines and statement of

consequences apply to all extracurricular

activities sponsored by the Richardson

Independent School District and to all

Extracurricular Students. The purpose of

these guidelines is to deter and eliminate any

use, possession, sale, or the furnishing to

others of alcohol or other drugs, help

students avoid drug and alcohol use,

establish consistency in consequences across

all activities for students who do not comply

with the Prohibition, promote a high quality

educational experience in all activities and

assist RISD in maintaining order and a safe

learning environment, and to promote a high

level of civic and individual responsibility

among students.

Extracurricular students are subject to these

guidelines at all times throughout the

twelve-month calendar year, whether the

extracurricular activity is “in season” or

inactive and on weekends and during school

holidays. Refer also to Board Policy FO

(Local). Students transitioning from eighth to

ninth grade who, during the summer, engage

in conduct that violates the Prohibition will be

subject to the High School Guidelines.

To ensure consistency among activities, these

guidelines shall be used by all extracurricular

groups. However, nothing in these guidelines

prohibits an extracurricular activity sponsor

from developing activity guidelines and rules

to address topics other than alcohol or illegal

drug activities.

The following definitions will apply to these

guidelines:

Leadership Position- A position or office

an Extracurricular Student holds in an

organization or group either by election or

appointment. Such positions may include

without limitation: captain, officer, squad

leader, drum major, section chair.

In Proximity – To be captured via still

picture, video, internet site, social media

feed, site, etc., or any other electronic

capture where the school determines

based on reasonable evidence that the

student knows or should know he/she is

(i) in a place where alcohol, illegal

substances, and/or drug paraphernalia are

present, and/or (ii) possessing, using,

and/or being under the influence of

alcohol, illegal substances, and/or drug

paraphernalia. (e.g., Facebook posts

shows student at social event where

alcohol is visible and being consumed;

Facebook post shows student posing in

front of cases of unopened beer; Student

captured holding and/or consuming

alcohol or illegal substances at a sporting

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event; Picture of student holding a drug

pipe).

Parent- A student’s biological or

adoptive parent or parents, legal

guardian, or other person in lawful

control of the student.

Period of removal- Period of time during

which an Extracurricular Student is

excluded from any participation in an

extracurricular activity due to violation

of the Prohibition. During a period of

removal, an Extracurricular Student may

not wear his/her uniform, travel with the

team or organization, or otherwise act as

a representative of the team or

organization.

Prescription Drugs- A drug authorized

by a licensed physician specifically for

that student. A student who uses a

prescription drug in a manner prescribed

by the student’s physician and who has

followed school policies in such use

shall not be considered to have violated

this policy.

Possession- To have an item in or on

one’s personal being or property,

including without limitation, clothing,

purse, backpack, private vehicle,

motorcycle or bicycle used for

transportation to or from school or

school-related events, telecommunication

or electronic device, or other property

used by the student such as a desk,

locker, or cubby-hole.

Use (Alcohol/Substance) - Voluntarily

introducing into one’s body, by any

means, a prohibited substance. For

example, and without limitation,

consuming or ingesting alcohol in any

manner is “use” of alcohol; smoking or

ingesting marijuana, an unlawful

derivative or look-alike of marijuana, or

other illegal substances is “use” of

marijuana or other illegal substance.

Extracurricular Activities- School

sponsored activities including but not

limited to Dance & Drill Teams, Bell

Guards, Cheerleaders, Spirit Groups,

Sports, Fine Arts, Clubs, UIL governed

Activities, Mock Trial, AC DEC, and

other school sponsored student activities

unique to a campus.

An Extracurricular Student violates the

Prohibition if he or she:

Uses, possesses, sells, or furnishes

alcohol or illegal substances to

another;

Receives an MIP (Minor in

Possession), MIC (Consumption of

Alcohol by a Minor), DWI (Driving

While Intoxicated), DUI (Driving

Under the Influence of an Illegal

Substance), or other citation for the

illegal use or possession of

alcohol/drugs, or furnishing

alcohol/drugs to another in a non-

school setting; Note: An

Extracurricular Student who receives

an MIP, MIC, DUI, DWI, or other

alcohol/drug citation shall promptly

notify the activity sponsor. An

Extracurricular Student who fails to do

so may be subject to further

disciplinary action once the activity

sponsor or administrator learns of the

offense; Is observed by a faculty or

staff member using, possessing, or

furnishing to another student any

drugs, including alcohol, on or off

school property (observation via

internet site, video, still picture, or

other media will be considered);

Receives any citation for or is arrested

for illegal alcohol/drug activity or

substance on or off school property

(See Note above);

Performs or participates in an

extracurricular activity while under

the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

Is determined to be In Proximity to

alcohol, illegal substance, and/or drug

paraphernalia.

Process: When an activity sponsor or campus

administrator learns that an Extracurricular

Student has violated the Prohibition, the

sponsor or administrator will attempt to

gather as much information as is available

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about the suspected violation and shall

immediately communicate with the student

and his/her parent to review the information.

The sponsor or administrator will take

reasonable steps to ensure the student and

his/her parents are notified of the suspected

violation of the Prohibition and to offer the

student and his/her parent a meeting with the

administrator and/or sponsor and give them

an opportunity to provide information about

the student’s suspected actions. Parents

and/or students who refuse to promptly meet

with the sponsor or administrator forfeit

their opportunity for a conference. The

administrator or sponsor will determine the

start date for the consequence and will

notify the student and his/her parent in

writing of the start date and reasons for any

consequences imposed.

When a student self-reports a violation of

these guidelines that does not result in the

issuance of a citation or other penalty from

law enforcement before the District

otherwise learns of the student’s actions, the

District may, in its sole discretion, consider

the student’s self-report as a mitigating

factor to support a reduced probationary

period for a first offense.

A student or parent who is not satisfied with

the outcome of the conference or the

principal’s decision may appeal the decision

through the District’s Student and Parent

Complaint Policy (FNG (Local), but the

consequence will not be delayed during any

appeal. Copies of the policy are available

on the District’s website or may be obtained

from the school.

CONSEQUENCES

All Extracurricular Students are expected to

comply with these guidelines. An

Extracurricular Student who does not do so

is subject to disciplinary action. While some

offenses may be so severe that they will

result in immediate removal from the

extracurricular activity and/or Disciplinary

Alternative Education Program (DAEP)

placement, where appropriate, the District

will consider allowing a student who violates

the Prohibition to serve a last chance

probationary period if the violation is the first

instance in which the student has failed to

comply with these guidelines.

First Offense: Probationary Removal. Except where the severity or circumstance of

a student’s offense is so severe that immediate

removal to DAEP or expulsion is required, a

student’s first violation of the Prohibition will

result in the Extracurricular Student’s (i)

removal for the remainder of the school year

from all leadership positions he or she holds,

including any such positions that the student

might seek or be appointed to later in the

school year; and (ii) except where the first

violation also results in DAEP placement or

expulsion, removal from all extracurricular

activities for 20 school days or UIL

Competition dates. (*See below.)

The 20 school days or UIL Competition

dates removal period start at the parent

/student / principal conference. If the

parent/student forfeits the conference, the

principal will determine the start date;

During the 20-day removal period, the

student and the parent must attend and

successfully complete the RISD alcohol /

drug educational program. Students may

be required to have follow-up sessions

with the Intervention Specialist on

campus. The student is responsible for all

fees associated with the program. A

student and parent must complete the

educational program before the student

will be reinstated after the removal period.

If the leadership position from which the

student is removed is connected with a

credit bearing class, the student may

continue to remain enrolled in the class

and the sponsor will determine

appropriate activities for the student.

Students must participate in practices for

the extracurricular activities while on

probation.

Students may not wear or display

identifying team or activity uniforms,

attire, or accessories.

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*If competition or performance is

scheduled during the summer or on a

school holiday (excluding weekends),

any days on which the student’s team or

group actually competes or performs

will be counted toward completion of the

20-day probation period.

“UIL Competition Date” means a day on

which the individual or group actually

competes or performs in a UIL or Non-

UIL sponsored activity when the school

is represented.

If the conduct results in the student’s

placement in a DAEP, the period of

removal will be for the duration of the

DAEP placement.

If the student violated the Prohibition due to

him/her being determined to be In Proximity

without possession, use or being under the

influence, and the student has not already

violated the Prohibition due to being In

Proximity, the student may avoid the

applicable consequence (Probationary

Removal or Removal) for the In Proximity

violation provided the student and his/her

parent/guardian (i) participate in an

administrative conference with the principal,

and (ii) successfully complete the

alcohol/drug program by the date assigned

along with any follow up with the campus

intervention specialist as determined by the

principal. A second Violation due to the

student being In Proximity will be treated as

a first or second offense and subject to the

applicable consequence (Probationary

Removal or Removal).

An Extracurricular Student can receive only

one probation period for violating the

Prohibition during the students’ high school

career.

Second Offense or Subsequent Offenses:

(Removal)

A second offense or subsequent offenses

will result in removal from all (i)

extracurricular activities, and (ii) leadership

positions for the remainder of the school

year.

If the infraction occurs and/or is

discovered 60 or less days prior to the end

of the school year, the student will be

removed from all extracurricular activities

and leadership positions for at least 60

school days or UIL Competition dates.

The removal days may extend into the

next school year.

When a second or subsequent infraction

occurs after the end of the school year, the

consequence will go into effect at the

conference with the principal and parent/

legal guardian, unless the conference has

been forfeited and the principal will

determine the start date.

The student will be removed from all

extracurricular activities for the entire up-

coming school year.

Students may not wear or display

identifying team or activity uniforms,

attire, or accessories.

Students may not travel with the team or

organization, or otherwise act as a

representative of the team or organization.

At the beginning of a new school year, an

Extracurricular Student is eligible to

participate in extracurricular activities and

to pursue future leadership positions after

a second offense if the student has “sat

out” of all extracurricular activities for no

less than 60 school days or UIL

Competition days and has otherwise

complied with all conditions of his/her

removal for the second offense.

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2018-2019 Extracurricular Activity Acknowledgment

and Agreement Form

Student Statement:

My signature below certifies that I have read and understand the RISD District-Wide

Guidelines for Extracurricular Students: Alcohol & Illegal Drugs. I agree to comply with all

rules and regulations in these guidelines and any additional rules adopted by my school as a

condition of participation as a member of an extracurricular activity. I understand that my

failure to comply with these guidelines may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal

from all extracurricular activities.

_________________________________________________________________________

Printed Name of Student

_________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature Date Signed

Parent/Legal Guardian Statement (for students under 18 years of age):

My signature below certifies that I have read and understand the RISD District-Wide

Guidelines for Extracurricular Students: Alcohol & Illegal Drugs. I understand that my

student must comply with all rules and regulations written in these guidelines and any

additional rules adopted by my student’s school as a condition of participation in an

extracurricular activity. I understand that his or her failure to comply may result in

disciplinary action, including dismissal from all extracurricular activities.

_________________________________________________________________________

Printed Name of Parent or Legal Guardian

_________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian Date Signed

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UIL Exempt Courses

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RISD Fine Arts Department Authorization and Release for Student Travel -- Local

General Information

Student and Parent/Legal Guardian Information (Please print legibly and provide all requested information)

Welcome to the Fine Arts Department for the 2018-2019 school year. We are looking forward to a dynamic year. Throughout the year,

your student’s Fine Arts program may travel locally to performances, competitions, etc. Students represent the Richardson Independent

School District and their school at all times. Student participation in this trip or any other activity is conditioned upon the student’s

compliance with all applicable rules and policies before and during the activity. Any student who engages in inappropriate behavior while

away from RISD on a school-sponsored trip is subject to immediate removal from the activity at the parents’ expense in addition to any

other school discipline which may be administered.

This form is designed to obtain your permission for your student to participate in these school-sponsored local trips throughout the year. A

separate form will be provided for any trips that involve overnight travel. Transportation generally will be provided via school buses or

district approved vendor. If the school arranges for transportation to an activity, all students participating in the activity are required to

travel to and from the activity in the school-arranged transportation unless the parent provides specific written notification to the director in

advance of the activity that the parent will provide transportation to and/or from the activity. Please carefully read and complete all information requested on this form. Incomplete forms may delay your student’s approval for Fine

Arts activities.

Student’s Full Name ____________________________________________________________ DOB ____________________________

Student’s Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Mobile Telephone # ________________________________ Student Home Telephone # _________________________________

Name(s) of Student’s Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) ________________________________________________________________________

Address (if different from student) ____________________________________________________________________________________

Mother’s Telephone Contact #s (Home, Mobile, Work) ____________________________________________________________________

Father’s Telephone Contact #s (Home, Mobile, Work) ____________________________________________________________________

Name/Contact #s for Alternate Adult (Emergency Contact) _________________________________________________________________


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Health-Related Information

1. List allergies to food, medications, other. (If None, state NKA.)

2. Describe all major health concerns and illnesses (e.g., diabetes, epilepsy, allergies, heart issues, etc.) (If None, so state.)

3. Will the student be required to take any medication on the trip? If yes, describe. If no, so state.

List medication(s), their purpose, mode of administration, and any assistance the student requires

4. Date of last Tetanus injection:

5. Name/Address/Phone of family physician:

6. Does student wear (yes/no): glasses? _____ contact lenses? _____ hearing aid? _____ other assistive device? _____

7. Additional medical information or comments:

Insurance Coverage – Please attach a copy (front and back) of any medical and/or dental insurance card(s) under which the

student is covered. Identify which carrier provides the primary coverage, if applicable.

Name of Parent who is the Policy Holder: ________________________________________ August 2011

PRINTED Student Name: _______________________________________

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN AUTHORIZATION & RELEASE

My signature below certifies that I (i) am the parent/legal guardian of the student named in this form and that I have full legal

authority to made decisions concerning this minor child, (ii) have carefully completed the information requested on this form

and the information is true and complete, and (iii) authorize RISD to transport my student named herein to and from school-

sponsored activities such as performances, competitions, etc. connected with his/her participate in the Fine Arts program. I

understand that the Richardson Independent School District and its employees will take reasonable steps to ensure the

activity, including transportation, is conducted in a safe and responsible manner but I further understand and agree that my

student could be injured or sustain other damage or loss. In consideration of the work by the Richardson Independent School

District and its employees to plan and sponsor trips and activities and to allow my student to participate, on my own behalf

and on behalf of my minor student named herein, I hereby release and hold harmless the Richardson Independent School

District and its trustees, employees, agents, assigns, and volunteers from any claims or causes of action, including negligence,

resulting from any damages, injuries, or other loss to my student, to me, or my family, arising out of or resulting from my

student’s participation in school-sponsored activities through the Fine Arts Department.

In the event that my student is presented for or requires medical treatment or surgery or any other form of medical care or

aid, I authorize the trip sponsors/chaperones to provide consent for my student to obtain such care and I authorize any

medical provider to communicate or consult with such sponsors or chaperones about my student’s medical treatment,

including disclosing my student’s protected health information. I understand that I am responsible for payment of all costs or

charges related to medical treatment my student receives such as, but not limited to physician, hospital, x-ray, lab, drugs, and

EMS.

Signature: _______________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________

Date Signed ______________________________________ Date Signed___________________________________

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RISD Fine Arts Department Authorization and Release for Student Travel -- Overnight

General Information

Basic Trip Information (To be completed by School)

Student and Parent /Guardian Information (Please print legibly and provide all requested information)

The Fine Arts Department at your student’s school has arranged a trip for students. Your student is eligible to attend if you choose to allow

him/her to participate. These trips are designed for enrichment, entertainment, and/or curriculum enhancement and your student’s

participation is completely voluntary. The trip involves travel out of the local area and students will be responsible for meeting all financial

commitments for the trip. Students represent the Richardson Independent School District and their school at all times. Student

participation in this trip or any other activity is conditioned upon the student’s compliance with all applicable rules and policies before and

during the activity. Any student who engages in inappropriate behavior while away from RISD on a school-sponsored trip is subject to

immediate removal from the activity at the parents’ expense in addition to any other school discipline which may be administered.

This form provides basic information about the trip and seeks to gather important information about your student that is necessary during

the trip. The activity sponsor will provide more detailed information and you will have the opportunity to ask questions to ensure you make

a fully informed decision about your student’s participation in this activity.

Please carefully read and complete all information requested on this form. Incomplete forms may delay your student’s approval for the

activity.

Sponsoring School and Activity _____________________________________________________________________________________

Description/Destination(s) of Trip _______________________________________________________________________________

Date(s) of Trip ____________________________________ Mode(s) of Transportation ____________________________________

Total Estimated Cost of Trip (per student) ________________________________________________________________________

(Fundraising activities will/will not (circle one) be conducted to help students raise money to offset trip costs).

Other required equipment, costumes, accessories for Trip _____________________________________________________________

Student’s Full Name ____________________________________________________________ DOB ____________________________

Student’s Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Mobile Telephone # ________________________________ Student Home Telephone # _________________________________

Name(s) of Student’s Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) _______________________________________________________________________

Address (if different from student) ____________________________________________________________________________________

Mother’s Telephone Contact #s (Home, Mobile, Work) ___________________________________________________________________

Father’s Telephone Contact #s (Home, Mobile, Work) ____________________________________________________________________

Name/Contact #s for Alternate Adult (Emergency Contact) ________________________________________________________________


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Health-Related Information

1. List allergies to food, medications, other. (If None, state NKA.)

2. Describe all major health concerns and illnesses (e.g., diabetes, epilepsy, allergies, heart issues, etc.) (If None, so state.)

3. Will the student be required to take any medication on the trip? If yes, describe. If no, so state.

List medication(s), their purpose, mode of administration, and any assistance the student requires

4. Date of last Tetanus injection:

5. Name/Address/Phone of family physician:

6. Does student wear (yes/no): glasses? _____ contact lenses? _____ hearing aid? _____ other assistive device? _____

7. Additional medical information or comments:

Insurance Coverage – Please attach a copy (front and back) of any medical and/or dental insurance card(s) under which

the student is covered. Identify which carrier provides the primary coverage, if applicable.

Name of Parent who is the Policy Holder: ________________________________________ August 2011

PRINTED Student Name: ______________________________________

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN AUTHORIZATION & RELEASE

My signature below certifies that I (i) am the parent/legal guardian of the student named in this form and that I have full legal

authority to made decisions concerning this minor child, (ii) have carefully completed the information requested on this form

and the information is true and complete, (iii) have familiarized myself with the school-sponsored activity described in this

form and I have had an opportunity to ask questions about any aspect of the activity, and (iv) authorize my student named

herein to participate in the described activity, including the use of transportation through common carriers or other public or

private means. I understand that the Richardson Independent School District and its employees will take reasonable steps to

ensure the activity is conducted in a safe and responsible manner but I further understand and agree that my student could

be injured or sustain other damage or loss. In consideration of the work by the Richardson Independent School District and

its employees to plan and sponsor this trip and to allow my student to participate, on my own behalf and on behalf of my

minor student named herein, I hereby release and hold harmless the Richardson Independent School District and its trustees,

employees, agents, assigns, and volunteers from any claims or causes of action, including negligence, resulting from any

damages, injuries, or other loss to my student, to me, or my family, arising out of or resulting from my student’s participation

in this trip.

In the event that my student is presented for or requires medical treatment or surgery or any other form of medical care or

aid, I do hereby authorize the trip sponsors/chaperones to provide consent for my student to obtain such care and I authorize

any medical provider to communicate or consult with such sponsors or chaperones about my student’s medical treatment,

including disclosing my student’s protected health information. I understand that I am responsible for payment of all costs or

charges related to medical treatment my student receives such as, but not limited to physician, hospital, x-ray, lab, drugs, and

EMS.

Signature: _______________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________

Date Signed ______________________________________ Date Signed___________________________________

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Qualifications for Playing a Secondary Instrument

Many students come through the LHHS Band program and wish to experiment or learn other

instruments. What we have found over the years is that many kids try this and don’t have

great luck with it, as they are still developing their musical strengths on their primary

instrument and confusion sets in with the addition of extra instruments and the pedagogy that

goes into learning a new instrument. We encourage every student to become a master on

their instrument. Most kids who attempt learning secondary instruments become jacks of all

trades and master of none, meaning they are mediocre at more than one and never truly

become outstanding on their primary instrument.

To assist kids and parents with this situation, we have some rules in place on the HS level:

Students wanting to learn secondary instruments commit to the following

o Be an AREA caliber musician; this means they have advanced so far in the All

Region process that they are at the very top of their instrument in the region,

earning the distinction of AREA musician and qualify to audition for All State

o Study privately with an approved lesson teacher on the secondary instrument

as well as the primary instrument

o Be a member in good standing with the high school band; they do what they

are told and work hard, completing all band assignments and tasks

o They provide their own instrument and equipment

o They gain approval through the Director of Bands, in a meeting consisting of

parents and student

Special cases are allowed with the following:

Double reed players, oboe and bassoon, during marching season. They are not

marching instruments so we work to place them on an appropriate instrument

Students with medical conditions that dictate we move them someplace else;

documentation is needed

Directors sometimes meet with parents/students about moving to an instrument where

they may have more success or better serve the band in certain situations. This is

based on guidance and observations by qualified band staff

Instrument specific needs for emergency situations during a program; always at the

discretion of the Director of Bands

All of these situations or instances occur with council and guidance by the Director of

Bands. We do this to be consistent and to protect students and parents from undue stress. I

know this may seem like a lot, but we have found that these simple but fair guidelines make it

easy for everyone involved to have a positive and fulfilling musical career while in the LH

Cluster.

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2018-2019 LAKE HIGHLANDS BAND HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

This Handbook is provided for your information. We hope it will make your Lake Highlands

Band experience as beneficial as possible. Organizational information, descriptions and

schedules are covered in this Handbook. Please read them and sign the following

acknowledgement form and return it to the band office. All forms must be on file before the

end of the first six weeks. If you have any questions, please contact your directors for more

information.

Student’s Printed Name: _____________________________________________________

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE RECEIVED AND READ THE

2018-2019 LAKE HIGHLANDS BAND HANDBOOK AND WILL

OBSERVE ALL GUIDELINES FOUND THEREIN.

_________________________________________________________ _____________________

LHHS Student Signature Date

I HAVE RECEIVED AND READ THE 2018-2019 LAKE HIGHLANDS

BAND HANDBOOK AND UNDERSTAND HOW IT APPLIES TO MY

BAND STUDENT.

_________________________________________________________ _____________________

LHHS Parent/Guardian Signature Date

I grant permission for LHHS to identify me by name or likeness or both in LHHS or RISD

publications, either printed or electronic.

Accept Decline

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LHHS Student Signature

I grant permission for LHHS to identify my above named child by name or likeness or both in

LHHS or RISD publications, either printed or electronic.

Accept Decline

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LHHS Parent/Guardian Signature

Documents

Band Handbook 2018-2019 · 2018-09-08 · Highlands Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Band or the Concert Band. Any band member who discontinues participation in one of the three concert